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AnalysisETPS hails performance of new H125s
After more than 75 years of operating experience, the UK’s Qinetiq-run Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has recently undergone one of the biggest periods of transformation in its history, including the replacement of most of its rotorcraft fleet.
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NewsETPS activities soar after major fleet renewal
Qinetiq has completed the process of renewing almost all of its fleet employed by the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, with the assets also having been transitioned onto the civil, rather than military aircraft register.
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NewsG120TP buy completes ETPS fleet renewal
Qinetiq has ordered Grob Aircraft's G120TP to deliver basic training services for the Empire Test Pilots' School.
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NewsH125 order continues ETPS fleet renewal
The UK’s Qinetiq-run Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has placed a roughly £15 million ($18.4 million) order for four H125s with Airbus Helicopters.
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Qinetiq outlines basic trainer, helicopter purchase plans
Qinetiq will build on its recent order for two Pilatus PC-21s by finalising deals in 2017 for new basic trainers and single-turbine helicopters to be used by the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS).
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NewsFrench air force, Qinetiq confirmed as PC-21 buyers
Pilatus has announced a trio of orders for its PC-21 turboprop trainer, with the commitments totalling 21 units.
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NewsQinetiq awarded £1 billion for UK military test and evaluation services
Qinetiq has been awarded £1 billion ($1.26 billion) from the UK Ministry of Defence to modernise the test and evaluation services it provides at three sites across the UK.
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FARNBOROUGH: Scorpion jet offered for UK training deal
Textron AirLand’s Scorpion jet has emerged as an early contender for a significant military training deal in the UK, with the versatile type to be offered under a new teaming agreement with Qinetiq and Thales.
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NewsVIDEO: Qinetiq carries out environmental protection UAV demonstration
In its quest to prove the commercial appeal of unmanned air vehicles, Qinetiq has carried out a series of demonstrations to show the utilisation of small UAVs for environmental monitoring.
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NewsUK government focuses on safety tech for small UAV integration
Work is under way, as part of a UK government-funded project, to convert a commercial unmanned air vehicle engine into a hybrid power system for safe integration of UAVs into national airspace.
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NewsUK ASTRAEA programme denied further government funding
The UK government has rejected the most recent funding request from a consortium of British companies that have been seeking to develop the necessary regulations and technology to incorporate unmanned air vehicles into national airspace.
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NewsFacebook unveils 42m wingspan Aquila UAV
Social media specialist Facebook has unveiled the completed prototype of a solar-powered unmanned aircraft designed to fly above 60,000ft for more than three months.
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NewsLlanbedr airfield further expands UK's UAV testing capability
Wales’ experience in unmanned air vehicle testing has recently been taken to the next level, following initial operational capability status being awarded to Llanbedr airfield for UAV test flights.
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NewsPICTURE: BAE's Hawk T1 turns 40
Qinetiq has marked the 40th anniversary of the Hawker Siddeley (now BAE Systems) Hawk jet trainer's first flight, by commissioning in-flight pictures of pre-production aircraft XX154 – which remains in use with the Empire Test Pilots’ School.